Bound and gagged Kardashian Halloween costume pulled

Updated 8:33 am, Wednesday, October 12, 2016

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FILE - A promotional image from a southern California-based costume retailer shows a costume clearly inspired by Kim Kardashian's harrowing encounter with Parisian robbers. Keep clicking to see other costumes you shouldn't be wearing this year. less

FILE - A promotional image from a southern California-based costume retailer shows a costume clearly inspired by Kim Kardashian's harrowing encounter with Parisian robbers. Keep clicking to see other costumes ... more

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Anorexia:

This is a disease that kills thousands of people. Yet, this Halloween costume was available through online retailers. It has reportedly since been pulled off the shelf, but it begs the question. What's next? A cancer patient costume?

This is a disease that kills thousands of people. Yet, this Halloween costume was available through online retailers. It has reportedly since been pulled off the shelf, but it begs the question. What's

This is no laughing matter. Neither is fat shaming, which belittles people with weight problems.

Obesity:

This is no laughing matter. Neither is fat shaming, which belittles people with weight problems.

Photo: Photo From Halloweencostume.com.

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Illegal Alien:

This illegal alien costume trivializes the plight of illegal immigrants, many of whom are victims of poverty and political persecution.

Illegal Alien:

This illegal alien costume trivializes the plight of illegal immigrants, many of whom are victims of poverty and political persecution.

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Middle Easterner:

This costume qualifies as a cultural stereotype that belittles a group of people and makes light of the political and social turmoil in the Middle East.

Middle Easterner:

This costume qualifies as a cultural stereotype that belittles a group of people and makes light of the political and social turmoil in the Middle East.

Photo: Photo From Halloweencostumes.com.

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Hobo:

More than half a million Americans today are homeless.Many of them have fallen through the social safety net, and some have untreated mental health issues and drug and alcohol problems. Wearing costumes that depict the downtrodden displays a certain lack of empathy. less

Hobo:

More than half a million Americans today are homeless.Many of them have fallen through the social safety net, and some have untreated mental health issues and drug and alcohol problems. Wearing costumes ... more

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Victims of crime:

Many Americans can still recall in vivid detail the tragic day JFK was assassinated. It's insensitive and in bad taste to wear costumes that make light of someone's death.

Victims of crime:

Many Americans can still recall in vivid detail the tragic day JFK was assassinated. It's insensitive and in bad taste to wear costumes that make light of someone's death.

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Cultural Stereotype:

Costumes that stereotype an ethnic group are offensive, not funny.

Cultural Stereotype:

Costumes that stereotype an ethnic group are offensive, not funny.

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This costume, complete with bottle holsters,blanket shirt and sombrero, is another example of the offensive stereotyping of Mexican people.

This costume, complete with bottle holsters,blanket shirt and sombrero, is another example of the offensive stereotyping of Mexican people.

Photo: Photo From Halloweencostumes.com.

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Mentally Insane:

The mentally-ill are stigmatized as dangerous and prone to violence. This costume demeans the thousands of Americans who struggle with mental illness.

Mentally Insane:

The mentally-ill are stigmatized as dangerous and prone to violence. This costume demeans the thousands of Americans who struggle with mental illness.

Photo: Photo From Halloweencostumes.com.

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Native American:

Indian-themed costumes trivialize Native American culture. These costumes also ignore growing outrage over the use of Native American mascots. Just as the Washington Redskins need to change their name, anyone wearing this outfit needs a change of costume. less

Native American:

Indian-themed costumes trivialize Native American culture. These costumes also ignore growing outrage over the use of Native American mascots. Just as the Washington Redskins need to change ... more

Photo: Photo From Halloweencostumes.com.

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Suicide Bomber:

Wearing this suicide bomber t-shirt around the near-sighted could provoke an incident. The shirt also makes light of the carnage caused by suicide bombers.

Suicide Bomber:

Wearing this suicide bomber t-shirt around the near-sighted could provoke an incident. The shirt also makes light of the carnage caused by suicide bombers.

Photo: Photo From Terrortshirt.com.

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World War II Refugee:

Genocide isn't funny. Ever. There will never be a time when World War II refugee costumes are acceptable to wear.

World War II Refugee:

Genocide isn't funny. Ever. There will never be a time when World War II refugee costumes are acceptable to wear.

Photo: Photo From Candy Apple Costumes.

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Elderly with Addiction or Disability:

This latex mask is available online and is sold under the politically incorrect name of "wino" by Moon Costumes. Dressing up as an elderly alcoholic belittles the suffering of people with drinking problems. less

Elderly with Addiction or Disability:

This latex mask is available online and is sold under the politically incorrect name of "wino" by Moon Costumes. Dressing up as an elderly alcoholic belittles the suffering ... more

Time reports that the listing for the "Parisian Heist" costume on Costumeish featured a bound and gagged Kardashian lookalike dressed in a white robe and sporting a giant ring. The listing didn't include Kardashian's name. The costume was being sold for nearly $70.

The company's founder, Jonathon Weeks, told Time that the costume was designed to provoke a strong reaction. He says he didn't want to "make light of a serious situation," and added that the company wasn't mocking her.

The costume prompted outrage from some social media users. The company's Twitter account announced Tuesday the costume had been pulled and apologized if it "offended anyone."